Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI

Current Water Temperature

62.8°F

Measurement Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Harbor Springs, MI

Little Traverse Bay

Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County

GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087

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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan

Current Weather

16.2°F
Patchy light snow
Patchy light snow
-0.2°F
19.4°F
85%
WNW 18.3 mph
23.5 mph
2.9°F
16.8°F
0.03 in
75%
1 mi
1001 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light snow
Mon
H: 21°F
L: 7°F
Light freezing rain
Tue
H: 10°F
L: 5°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Wed
H: 24°F
L: 12°F
Light snow showers
Thu
H: 22°F
L: 7°F
Light snow
Fri
H: 31°F
L: -2°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.55 μg/m3
PM10: 1.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:14 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 9:02 AM
Moon Transit: 1:39 PM
Moonset: 6:26 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:25 AM - 3:55 AM
1:09 PM - 3:39 PM

Minor Periods

5:56 PM - 7:26 PM
8:32 AM - 10:02 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 3:14PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 3:14 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 3:15 AM

...HIGH IMPACT WINTER WEATHER EVENT STARTS TONIGHT... .A period of lake enhanced and lake effect snow...along with considerable blowing and drifting snow...will start this evening and continue into Monday night. Strongest winds are expected to develop Monday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph Monday will result in significant blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 3:14PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 3:14 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 3:15 AM

...HIGH IMPACT WINTER WEATHER EVENT STARTS TONIGHT... .A period of lake enhanced and lake effect snow...along with considerable blowing and drifting snow...will start this evening and continue into Monday night. Strongest winds are expected to develop Monday morning. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches along with blowing and drifting snow Monday. * WHERE...Cheboygan, Crawford, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Monday, January 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow
20.7°F
6.6°F
15.7°F
82%
0.48 in
82%
57%
27.1 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.07 μg/m3
PM10: 2.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:14 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 9:02 AM
Moon Transit: 1:39 PM
Moonset: 6:26 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:25 AM - 3:55 AM
1:09 PM - 3:39 PM

Minor Periods

5:56 PM - 7:26 PM
8:32 AM - 10:02 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
10.4°F
5.4°F
8.2°F
81%
0.01 in
61%
3%
17 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.97 μg/m3
PM10: 2.06 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 9:25 AM
Moon Transit: 2:26 PM
Moonset: 7:38 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:13 AM - 4:43 AM
1:56 PM - 4:26 PM

Minor Periods

7:08 PM - 8:38 PM
8:55 AM - 10:25 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
23.5°F
12.4°F
18.8°F
87%
0.15 in
89%
5%
13.9 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.84 μg/m3
PM10: 5.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.68 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 9:45 AM
Moon Transit: 3:11 PM
Moonset: 8:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:59 AM - 5:29 AM
2:41 PM - 5:11 PM

Minor Periods

8:20 PM - 9:50 PM
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow showers
22.1°F
7.1°F
14.8°F
82%
0.17 in
86%
64%
17.7 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.47 μg/m3
PM10: 2.51 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.1 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 10:04 AM
Moon Transit: 3:56 PM
Moonset: 10:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:44 AM - 6:14 AM
3:26 PM - 5:56 PM

Minor Periods

9:32 PM - 11:02 PM
9:34 AM - 11:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow
30.5°F
-1.7°F
15.2°F
86%
0.09 in
61%
48%
18.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.2 μg/m3
PM10: 1.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 10:21 AM
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 11:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:28 AM - 6:58 AM
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:51 AM - 11:21 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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